AI and The Paradox of Agency

Raqs Media Collective, Cavalcade, (still), 2025. Courtesy of the artists. AI and the paradox of agencyWho holds the power when AI enters our lives? AI and the Paradox of Agency features new commissions by international artists, from interactive games and immersive installations to sculptures and a drone-read hand-painted textile. Please note that this event is […]

Girls Sc(AI)ence 7: Conversations on How AI is Eroding Human Rights (And What Can We Do About It)

Creating a Research Network to Foster Women’s Participation in TechnosciencePlease note that this event is independently organized by a WASP-HS researcher and not the WASP-HS Program Office.Topic: Conversations on how AI is eroding human rights (and what can we do about it)Invited speaker: Sue Ann Teo, Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Faculty […]

Research Opportunities at the Intersection of Society, Life Sciences, and Technology

A Joint Conference between DDLS, WASP and WASP-HS Uniting Sweden's life science, machine learning and artificial intelligence communities, we welcome researchers from all disciplines to explore new research opportunities in a changing world.    Participants will have the opportunity to network, be inspired by excellent international keynote speakers, and take part in the latest research in […]

Summer School 2026 on AI, Power and Politics

Photo: Mattias Pettersson About the Event Join us for the WASP-HS Summer School, 17–21 August, at Umeå University. This year’s theme is AI, Power and Politics. The Summer School brings together PhD students for an inspiring week in Umeå. The programme will be published soon and will include further details on lectures, workshops and other sessions, alongside practical information […]

AI for Humanity and Society 2026

Stångs Mjärdevi, Linköping Science Park Teknikringen 7, Linköping, Sweden

Robots and Autonomous Systems in Everyday LifeHow can we live amidst and with robots? How do they impact human work and our understanding of social relationships and societal values? Complex organizational work is needed to make robot fleets run smoothly and bring forward societal concerns about care, safety and responsibility. Join the WASP-HS conference AI for Humanity and […]